2019 Gmc SIERRA 3500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
53,004 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 15.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Service Brakes: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Equipment: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2021: 3; 2022: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11390458 · 2021-01-28 (January 28, 2021)
DRIVING TO WORK. POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND BRAKING SYSTEM SEEM TO BE INEFFECTIVE. INSTRUMENT PANEL SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE BATTERY INDICATOR DISPLAYING "BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM" FAULT.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,470 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488836 · 2022-10-11 (October 11, 2022)
The trailer brake system has stopped working and displays the message "Service trailer Brakes" it does this no matter if several different tralers are hooked to the truck. These trialers test fine in other trucks and with meters. The trailer brake controller does not work. There are many owners reporting the same thing. It is a critical safety feature to stop the truck & trailer and probably already has led to some fatalities. Please issue a recall. Thank You.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11643748 · 2025-02-19 (February 19, 2025)
The other day approximately 5 minutes after leaving my house I noticed a smell and saw some slight smoke coming from my rear window. I immediately turned off the rear defrost and my rear window shattered. The next day I discovered other Chevy/gmc vehicles have a recall for a short circuit in the rear defrost. Unfortunately the dealership will not help me until there is a recall with my vin as there is not an open recall on my vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11643748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11700623 · 2025-11-20 (November 20, 2025)
The contact owned a 2019 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving during a rain storm at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved to the right and then to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle drove off the road and down an embankment. The contact stated that he drove over a mound, and the vehicle was launched into the air, and, according to the police report, he traveled approximately 100 feet. The contact stated that the vehicle landed on the front end. The force of the c…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11700623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11620902 · 2024-10-20 (October 20, 2024)
Bought the vehicle new in 2019 currently at a dealership to have the third in tank electric fuel pump installed. When it was in the shop for the second fuel pump installation the technician informed me that the pump can go out at any time causing a potential accident. Fortunately truck wouldn’t start and was diagnosed at dealership.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11620902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11661793 · 2025-05-19 (May 19, 2025)
I purchased my vehicle in 2019. Since then, I have had several issues. I've had to replace the coolant reservoir, DEF heater/pump and twice changed the number 8 injector plug. The warning light came on just after the warranty went out. The code reader read the ambient sensor and no sensor.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11661793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454246 · 2022-02-26 (February 26, 2022)
Intermittent issue with entire dash lights and radio lights going either fully out/off or extremely dark. Adjusting dimmer does not correct the issue. Affects driver safety due to acute driver distraction while trying to correct, and disables driver warning lights and all information systems, including towing related warnings (transmission temp/coolant temp, etc) Dealer advises to bring it back when it is occurring, but occurrences are not predictable, nor do they occur on a regular basis. Cause is unknown, but since dimmer switch does not c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11454246 at NHTSA ↗